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CRAFTY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

The not so perfect Twinkle-toes is finished, and no, I'm not going to show you all the flaws. Well, she was my first attempt and I'm sure her faults won't be noticed by the little girl who's getting her for Christmas.

Love her little hooves. Oops, and there's a flaw,  No, don't look too closely.





Just look at that little rainbow tushie!  Should I put in a few more strands of colour?


Yes, I know, overkill on pictures, but she is my first toy.  I wanted to give an idea of size, but of course you can't tell how tall my lamp and vase are...I'm a twit.    She's supposed to be 34 cm (3.5 inches) and when I measured her she was.


The little pink swirl on the horn is just yarn, wrapped around, which I'm not too happy with, as I can see it unravelling. I think  I'll put a few stitches in there to secure it.

I now have a cute little giraffe and a cheeky monkey in the pipeline.



My gorgeous girl bought these two kits about two years ago, after I'd  helped her to crochet her first blanket.  She then went to work  in the French Alps and somehow, crochet went out of the window.  Much more fun out on the piste!

She'd forgotten about them until I  mentioned them last  week.  I said I'd have a go at making them, as I'd enjoyed making Twinkle-toes and as her best friend has two small kiddies, a boy and girl, they'll find a home for Christmas.  Then I realised, I only have 35 days!  I also have to crochet a house elf for another little girl plus two slouchy hats and a cowl for big girls.Oh, and I have a bunch of coat hangers to cover.   What have I done.....can't sit here typing. Got to go hook!  Bye.





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